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Sudden Interest
Always be alert for a player who suddenly perks up and plays a pot. Usually it takes a genuine hand to rouse a player from a lethargic condition and get him interested in gambling. Often a player will be daydreaming or leaning back, content to wait for the good hands (usually because he’s winning). Look! Suddenly, he leans forward and adjusts his posture. He may merely squirm on his chair until he’s sitting slightly straighter. This kind of mannerism means the player has a decent hand and is preparing to play.
Also, if he’s humming or whistling (handled under Post 8—The Sounds of Tells) and then mysteriously stops, it’s very likely he holds a hand that pleases him. Normally players who are involved in conversation and then fall silent or lose their ability to form meaningful sentences are about to play a hand.
Those are some signs of sudden interest.
Thу man may be leaning back, relaxing. He is most probably not likely to play the next pot. Contrast that posture to the following…
It’s a good idea to check these tips in free poker rooms.
